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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,333, 327,519.54 and 131,349

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,333, 327,519.54 and 131,349 is: 181,261.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,333 : 327,519.54 = 131,349 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,333/327,519.54 = 131,349/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,333x = 327,519.54 × 131,349
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,333x = 43,019,364,059.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,019,364,059.46/237,333
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,261.62

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